FIFA has cancelled around 60 World Cup 2026 tickets issued due to a technical error on its ticketing platform. The glitch allowed fans to complete purchases without making payment, resulting in free tickets being issued to a small group of supporters.
The affected fans were informed that the transactions had not been properly finalised and would need to go through the regular ticket-purchasing process if they still wished to attend the tournament.
FIFA has taken corrective measures to prevent similar technical issues from occurring during future phases of ticket sales.
Tickets are still being sold by FIFA for games at the World Cup, which opens next Thursday in Mexico City.
